With an objective to establish a scientific career I intend to initiate contemporary research to contribute towards the discovery and development of innovative ideas and techniques relevant to vivarium management, regulatory toxicology and biomedical research utilizing my past scientific experience, knowledge and technical skills.

Has more than 10 years’ experience in the field of vivarium management and I had worked as a scientist In-charge of animal facilities and as a study director.

As an In-charge for the animal house, successfully supervised and lead the team of technicians and scientists with regard to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) compliance and quality control.

Independently and successfully accomplished the inspections conducted by the internal Quality Assurance Units, national and international Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) authorities as an Animal House In-charge and Toxicologist.

And also involved in setting up a state of the art animal house units as per accepted national and international standards. Well versed with the different guidelines used in the regulatory research and evaluation of toxicity of test substances using animal models following national and international guidelines in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations. Well acquainted with the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures required in vivarium management and toxicological assessments. Monitored, co-operated and coordinated with scientific staff for veterinary related support.

WORK EXPERIENCES:

Current Position (Since August 2016): Scientist In-Charge, Small Animal Facility

Responsible for overall management of animal facility including breeding and supply of lab animals. And as a study director responsible for conduct of the different regulatory studies as per Good Laboratory Practice(GLP) norms.

Responsible for the overall technical support to the poultry farmers, disease diagnosis, surveillance and treatment, implementation of preventive measures and conduct of product trials.

MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATES:

Worked as a member of Institutional Animal Ethics Committees.

Life member of Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine (ISVM).

Life member of Laboratory Animal Scientist’s Association (LASA) India.

National Service Scheme (NSS) by Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani, Maharashtra.

Participation in Rural Animal Heath Campaign and Infertility work Camp by Animal Husbandry Department of Maharashtra Government and Livestock Development Board, Akola and College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Parbhani, Maharashtra.

Participated in the XXIII ISVM Convention and National Symposium on “Scientific advancement for improving animal health and production” held during February 2-4, 2005, Durg, M.P., INDIA.

Participated in the International Conference on Laboratory Animal Science: Applications in Biomedical Research and One Day Pre-Conference Workshop on Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Facilities, Quality Control and Quality Assurance Criteria held during October 1-3, 2009 in Mumbai, M.S., INDIA.

Participated in the IV International Conference on The Challenges Ahead held during February 17-18, 2011 in Mathura. U.P., INDIA.

Participated in the Fifth International Conference on “Laboratory Animal Medicine and Management” held during February 7-9, 2013 in Hyderabad, A.P., INDIA.

Participated in the AAALAC pre-conference workshop “IACUC/IAEC Training: The AAALAC International Perspective” and Sixth International Conference on “Promotion of Animal Research, Welfare and Harmonization of Laboratory Animal Science” held during October 14-16, 2015 in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, INDIA.